A
CAUTION:
Never do this.
Here a child is sitting in
a
seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but
the shoulder part
is
behind the child.
If
the child wears the belt
in
this
way,
in
a
crash the child might slide under the belt. The
belt’s force would then be applied right
on
the child’s abdomen.
That could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and
snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force
to
the child’s pelvic bones
in
a crash.
Safety
Belt
Extender
If
the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it.
But
if
a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an
extender. It’s free. When you go
in
to order it, take the heaviest coat you
will wear,
so
the extender will be long enough for
you.
The extender will be
just for you, and just for the seat
in
your vehicle that
you
choose. Don’t let
someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it
is
made to fit. To wear it,
just attach
it
to the regular safety belt.
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